Compare/Ford 8030 vs Ford 9000

Ford 8030 vs Ford 9000

Verdict: Ford 8030 vs Ford 9000

The Ford 8030 and the Ford 9000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9000 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 122 hp. Ford 8030 is the lighter machine (4,510 kg vs 9,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 9000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8030 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

122 hp

131 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.Reference

Original price

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$11,600Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

91.0 kWReference

108.1 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

91.0 kWReference

108.1 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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82.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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507.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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24.1 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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65.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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97.9 kWReference

Max power

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82.3 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

60.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

III/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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96.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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97.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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65.5 LReference

Capacity

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65.5 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Steering press.

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103.4 barReference

Control

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position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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94.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

252 cmReference

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Weight

4510 kgReference

9800 to 10320 poundsReference

Length

436 cmReference

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Height

286 cmReference

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All purpose Wheelbase

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232 cmReference

Row crop Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

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23.1-34Reference

All purpose Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Row crop Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

All purpose Ag rear

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23.1-34Reference

Row crop Ag rear

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18.4-34Reference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-38Reference

All purpose Length

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383 cmReference

Row crop Length

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401 cmReference

All purpose Width

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231 cmReference

Row crop Width

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209 cmReference

All purpose Weight

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4445 kgReference

Row crop Weight

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4681 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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64 cmReference

All purpose Clearance (rear axle)

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73 cmReference

Row crop Clearance (rear axle)

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67 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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2540 mmReference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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172 to 228 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Variants

9100

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all-purposeReference

9200

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row-cropReference

Capacities

Fuel

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162.8 LReference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

Ford 9000 attachments

9000 Serial Numbers

1970

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C257600Reference

1971

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C292100Reference

1972

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C327200Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 9000 Height

All purpose Hood

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188 cmReference

Row crop Hood

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187 cmReference

All purpose Exhaust

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297 cmReference

Row crop Exhaust

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291 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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27.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6341 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.